Sec. 462.012. RIGHT TO REFUSE MEDICATION. (a) Each patient receiving treatment in a treatment facility licensed by the department under Chapter 464 has the right to refuse unnecessary or excessive medication.
(b) Medication may not be used by the treatment facility:
(1) as punishment; or
(2) for the convenience of the staff.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1211 (S.B. 1560), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2015.
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